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TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Noah Lyles of Team United States competes in round one of the Men’s 200m heats on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Noah Lyles of Team United States competes in round one of the Men’s 200m heats on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The 2024 track and field season is far from over as the most grand and jubilant spectacle is yet to unfold before our eyes. Fans and track and field enthusiasts around the world are impatiently waiting for Noah Lyles to perform at the upcoming Olympic games. Lyles has already established himself as “the next big thing” in the track and field realm. Not many people know that this Florida-based runner’s family also has a long history in the sprinting realm. In his early years, Noah Lyles embarked on his athletic journey as a gymnast and later transitioned into track and field. It was his parents who inspired him to pursue sprinting as a career, and they are also the ones who shaped him as a runner.
He’s had a pretty illustrious 2024 so far. At the recently held US Olympic trials, he notched up a 9.83 seconds in the 100m trials, thus making it abundantly clear he’s heading to Paris. But how has his iron clad family stuck by his side? Both of his parents were professional runners, and they have brought glory to America quite a few times. On the other hand, his younger brother, Josephus Lyles, is also pursuing the same career as his brother and parents. Josephus has already participated in numerous races, and he has even raced against Noah Lyles several times. Track and field enthusiasts might be wondering who Noah Lyles’s brother is and what he is up to in his athletic career. Here is everything you want to know about the Lyles family.
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Noah Lyles’ parents, upbringing and background
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Noah Lyles comes from a family with a strong track and field background. His parents, Keisha Caine and Kevin Lyles, both participated in track and field events and represented Seton Hall University in their early days. His father was a part of the team that won the 4×400-meter world championship title in 1995 in Gothenburg; however, he did not participate in the race and was available as an alternative runner. Their son took over the baton of the sprinting legacy and is going great so far in his career.
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Noah Lyles was born on July 18, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida, and his formative years played out in Alexandria, Virginia, where he nurtured the dream of becoming a track and field wunderkind. Noah Lyles pursued his education at T. C. Williams High School, currently known as Alexandria City High School. He widespread recognition when he secured the top spot on the podium at the 2014 World Junior Championships in the 200-meter event. Lyles kept honing his skills, and one day he stunned the world when he broke Michael Johnson’s 200-meter national record at the 2022 World Athletics Championship in Eugene. He clocked a sensational time of 19.31 seconds in the meet and also became the third-fastest 200-meter runner in history.
Noah Lyles’ upcoming athlete brother Josephus Lyles
He is 369 days younger than Noah and has chosen the same path as his brother. He is one of the most promising American talents and is currently ranked #27 in the 200-meter category; his highest ranking in the same category was #8, which underscores the fact that he can break into the scene anytime in the future. He is highly inspired by his brother, and he once stated that his brother “makes sure that whatever he needs, he’s going to get.” He is aiming to secure his place on Team USA for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
Josephus had feelings of inadequacy as he felt he came up short when compared to his brother. He once quipped that –“At that point, I was comparing myself to [Noah] and thinking, OK, well he’s achieved all of this. I train just as hard as him, we do similar things, but I feel like I’m not achieving that.” Not to fret, as he’s made his fair share of laurels too. He does have more people and kin he calls his own.
Other siblings of Noah Lyles and what they do
Apart from Josephus, Noah also has a sister named Abby Lyles, who posts pictures and posts with Lyles on her Instagram. However, there is no concrete proof as to whether these two are real siblings or cousins. She once posted a clip in which both the Lyles brothers are seen playing with some kids, and she captioned the post, “When playing with your cousins goes wrong.” However, Abby is not an athlete and is more indulgent in her academics currently.
Noah Lyles has a younger brother, Josephus Lyles, who is also a renowned track and field runner. Josephus attended T. C. Williams High School, and in 2016, he signed a deal with Adidas, following in his elder brother’s footsteps, and began his professional journey. He began his career on a high note, as Josephus has one World U20 champion, one Pan American U20 champion, one Pan American U20 Championships silver medalist, and one World U18 Championships silver medalist.
Noah Lyles, a sprinting sensation, who carries a legacy of track and field in his family. His parents, both former athletes, laid the foundation for his remarkable career. His younger brother, Josephus, follows in his footsteps, aiming for Olympic glory. With a supportive family, Noah’s journey to track stardom continues. With his unwavering confidence, he will undoubtedly be an athlete to keep a close eye on in upcoming events.
Updated on June 24th 2024
